Material models used to represent anatomical structures within the latest iteration of the finite element neck model.
| Anatomical structure | Material models for density | Density (g/cm3) | Material models used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinal cord | Human spinal cord | 1.0316 | Human spinal cord16 17 |
| Cortical bone | Human cortical bone | 1.85018 19 | Human cortical bone20 |
| Cancellous bone | Human cancellous bone | 0.6521 | Human cancellous bone21 |
| Muscle | Human muscle | 1.0622 | Bovine muscle14 |
| Skin | Human skin | 1.0323 | Porcine skin24 |
| Adipose tissue | Human fat | 0.9425 | Porcine fat26 |
| Artery and vein walls | Human artery wall | 1.0727 | Human artery28 |
| Blood | Human blood | 1.0629 | Water15 |
| Nerve | Rat trigeminal nerve | 1.0330 | Human spinal cord16 |